Kroger Company (KR)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 3,849,000 | 3,096,000 | 3,096,000 | 4,126,000 | 4,126,000 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 52,616,000 | 50,505,000 | 50,505,000 | 49,537,000 | 49,623,000 |
| Operating ROA | 7.32% | 6.13% | 6.13% | 8.33% | 8.31% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $3,849,000K ÷ $52,616,000K
= 7.32%
The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) of Kroger Company for the periods provided exhibits some variations. In January 2023, the Operating ROA was 8.31%, slightly increasing to 8.33% in January 2023. However, there was a decrease to 6.13% in both January and February 2024. Subsequently, in January 2025, the Operating ROA improved to 7.32%.
These fluctuations in Operating ROA suggest that Kroger's operational efficiency in generating profits from its assets has been somewhat inconsistent over the years. It is important for Kroger to closely monitor and manage its assets to ensure sustainable profitability and value creation for its stakeholders. Further analysis of the factors influencing these fluctuations would be necessary to determine the underlying reasons and potential areas for improvement.
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Jan 31, 2025